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Magic Johnson has declined multiple NBA ownership chances. The New York Knicks would interest him
NEW YORK (AP) — Magic Johnson's love for his Los Angeles Lakers has kept him from considering ownership of any other NBA team. The New York Knicks would be the one franchise that could make him have second thoughts. “I think it would be intriguing,” Johnson said...
Ben Simmons heads into training camp healthy. He might be the Nets' point guard if he stays that way
NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons is set to begin training camp next week with no restrictions after two injury-shortened seasons in Brooklyn. If he stays healthy, Simmons may even be able to return to his roots as a point guard. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Tuesday that...
Warriors coach Steve Kerr is unconcerned about entering the final year of his contract
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Steve Kerr has no concerns about his long-term status as coach of the Golden State Warriors despite heading into the final year of his contract. Owner Joe Lacob and new general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. have expressed a desire to get a contract extension and...
Body camera footage shows Cavs exec Altman being told he nearly caused accident before OVI arrest
CLEVELAND (AP) — Body camera footage of Cavaliers executive Koby Altman undergoing field sobriety tests shows him being told by officers that he nearly caused an accident last week before he was arrested and charged with driving while impaired. On Wednesday, the Cavaliers issued a...
Cavaliers executive Koby Altman arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while impaired
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman was arrested Friday night and charged with operating a vehicle while impaired. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Altman was stopped by officers for a traffic violation on a highway near downtown...
Mavericks re-sign Markieff Morris, who was the other piece in Kyrie Irving trade
DALLAS (AP) — Markieff Morris, the other piece of the trade that brought Kyrie Irving to Dallas from Brooklyn, is re-signing with the Mavericks. The return of Morris was announced Saturday, a little more than two months after Irving agreed to stay with Dallas on a $120 million,...
Washington Wizards re-sign veteran Taj Gibson, who played 49 games for them last season
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards have re-signed veteran Taj Gibson. The Wizards announced the move Friday. The 6-foot-9 Gibson averaged 3.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 49 appearances last season. He's shot at least 50% from the field each of the past nine seasons. ...
Jarred Vanderbilt gets 4-year contract extension from the Lakers, AP source says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension with forward Jarred Vanderbilt, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the Lakers...
Brandon Hunter, former Ohio U star who played 2 years in NBA, dies at 42
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Hunter, who played two NBA seasons after starring in college at Ohio University, has died. He was 42. The Orlando Magic, for whom Hunter played in 2004-05, announced his death in a statement, as did the university. Hunter played the previous season for...
NBA takes steps to try to ensure its star players appear in more games
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA took steps Wednesday to try to ensure that its star players appear in more games, particularly nationally televised matchups and the in-season tournament that is being added this year. The league's board of governors approved a new player participation...
